CROATS URGE ENERGETIC INVESTIGATION OF SANTIC DISAPPEARANCE

MOSTAR, March 25 (Hina) - The House of Representatives of Herzeg- Bosnia (part of Bosnia-Herzegovina under HVO control) today called on the Bosnian Federal Government to set up an ad-hoc commission to investigate the disappearance of Bihac-based HVO general Vlado Santic. The Commission is to report on its findings in 15 days at the latest, the House decreed. Otherwise, international arbitration would be sought. "Conclusions" adopted today stressed Gen. Santic's merits in defending Bihac and saving the lives of several thousand refugees from Slunj. "We are disgusted at the way this crime is being trivialised and described as a mere cafe brawl by some mebers of the Moslem military and political elite, who we hold mostly responsible for this abduction," the Conclusions said. The House was concerned that such crimes showed the general off-the-cuff attitude of some Moslem leaders to Croats and their leaders, which bode ill for the future of the Bosnian Federation. The House also feared for the Croatian community in Bihac and decided to send a delegation there. "The House of Representatives will keep abreast of developments and take appropriate measures," the Conclusions said. (hina) as sd 251531 MET mar 95